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Acupuncture has 'no effect' on pregnancy ---Timesonline
by Acupuncturist @ 2008-07-09 - 10:11:58

Infertile women who spend hundreds of pounds on acupuncture during IVF treatment are doing nothing to improve their chances of having a baby, the most extensive review of the evidence yet conducted has found.

Acupuncture has no effect at all on pregnancy rates following IVF, according to a study that has examined all the high-quality trials to investigate its use by fertility clinics.

The findings, from a team at Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital in London, will dismay thousands of infertility patients, among whom acupuncture has become the most popular complementary therapy.

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In China, there are haven't so many infertility treatment with acupuncture,possibly that's reason.

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The_WalrusThe_Walrus [Member]
http://www.doctor-dark.co.uk
2008-07-09 @ 10:48

Interestingly enough, many people believe that acupuncture has no effect at all, apart fom leaving small holes in the skin.

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AcupuncturistAcupuncturist [Member]
http://www.backachetherapy.co.uk
2008-07-09 @ 11:35

Acupuncture doesn't work for everything.

But it works for some condition as fellow:

v Arthritis, rheumatism, back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, sports injuries

v Asthma, shortness of breath, bronchitis

v Eczema, psoriasis, acne

v Headaches, migraine, sinusitis, hayfever, allergies

v Anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic attacks, neuralgia

v Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), fibromyalgia

v Digestive problems, heartburn, IBS, indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea

v High blood pressure, angina, palpitations, poor circulation

v Cystitis, water retention, weight problems

v Painful or irregular periods, pre-menstrual tension

Thank you for your comment.

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